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Researchers identify an enzyme associated with kidney fibrosis in both mice and humans

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have identified two enzymes that are involved in macrophage polarization, one of the key factors affecting fibrosis.

22 Mar 2023

Insulin resistance increases retinopathy and nephropathy risk in young type 1 diabetics

A study published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology describes the relationship between estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and retinopathy or kidney disease in young adults with type 1 diabetes.

22 Mar 2023

Study reveals the impact of built environment on adolescents' BMI and eating behaviors

New research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity status, and eating behaviors, according to a new study in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

21 Mar 2023

Study suggests saliva samples may be better indicators of SARS-CoV-2 persistence than nasal swabs

In a recent study published in the PLOS ONE journal, researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School explored the persistence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human saliva.

21 Mar 2023

Scientists uncover a link between cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is linked to the formation of mineral deposits on blood vessel walls, known as "calcification", causing cardiovascular disease.

20 Mar 2023

H5N1 avian influenza found in stranded harbor porpoise

In a recent study published in the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers from Sweden described the detection of the hemagglutinin type 5 and neuraminidase type 1 (H5N1) avian influenza virus in a stranded harbor porpoise, indicating a potential spillover of this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus into cetacean species.

20 Mar 2023

California picks generic drug company Civica to produce low-cost insulin

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced the selection of Utah-based generic drug manufacturer Civica to produce low-cost insulin for California, an unprecedented move that makes good on his promise to put state government in direct competition with the brand-name drug companies that dominate the market.

19 Mar 2023

Study demonstrates effectiveness of a procedure done under the skin to treat uncontrolled hypertension

Hypertension remains poorly controlled worldwide and is becoming more common. Lifestyle changes and blood pressure-reducing drugs are the mainstays of therapy for hypertension, but despite widespread availability of these approaches, many patients with hypertension are not adequately treated.

17 Mar 2023

Benefiting the health of people with diabetes: The WHO Global Diabetes Compact targets

Researchers described the targets of the World Health Organization's (WHOs) Global Diabetes Compact to improve the health outcomes for all individuals affected by this fatal, non-communicable disease.

17 Mar 2023

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers screened various compounds for anti-viral properties against SARS-CoV-2.

17 Mar 2023

Detecting tissue-resident memory T cells in solid tumors

In this interview, NewsMedical talks with Cerba Research about in situ multiplex analysis of regulatory and effector T cells in tumors.

16 Mar 2023

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.

16 Mar 2023

Artificial pancreas technology improves blood glucose control in young children with type 1 diabetes

Artificial pancreas technology improved blood glucose control in young children between ages 2 and 5 with type 1 diabetes, according to the results of the Pediatric Artificial Pancreas (PEDAP) Trial, a 13-week randomized controlled trial conducted at three pediatric diabetes centers across the United States.

15 Mar 2023

Researchers shine new light on a potential target for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy

The kidneys perform a critical role in the body by removing waste and excess fluid in the form of urine. In a condition known as diabetic nephropathy, complications from diabetes disrupt the ability of the kidneys to function properly.

15 Mar 2023

Research uncovers a possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

Immunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different types of cancer. However, for pancreatic cancer, its effect is limited and differs between men and women.

15 Mar 2023

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

A recent Nature Communications study suggested that DNA-PKcs could be a potential target for treating chronic kidney disease.

15 Mar 2023

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

Researchers review existing data on Clostridioides difficile infections among United States residents.

13 Mar 2023

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the risk factors and predictive models for post-acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

13 Mar 2023

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Despite racial and ethnic minority groups making up nearly half of the United States population, underrepresentation in clinical trials remains a critical challenge.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers receive PCORI funding to study the effectiveness of individualized model of hemodialysis

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) recently awarded researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine $10.2 million to study the effectiveness of an individualized model of hemodialysis, a procedure in which the blood is cleaned by a dialysis machine.

9 Mar 2023

Kidney News and Research

Researchers identify an enzyme associated with kidney fibrosis in both mice and humans

Insulin resistance increases retinopathy and nephropathy risk in young type 1 diabetics

Study reveals the impact of built environment on adolescents' BMI and eating behaviors

Study suggests saliva samples may be better indicators of SARS-CoV-2 persistence than nasal swabs

Scientists uncover a link between cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease

H5N1 avian influenza found in stranded harbor porpoise

California picks generic drug company Civica to produce low-cost insulin

Study demonstrates effectiveness of a procedure done under the skin to treat uncontrolled hypertension

Benefiting the health of people with diabetes: The WHO Global Diabetes Compact targets

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Detecting tissue-resident memory T cells in solid tumors

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

Artificial pancreas technology improves blood glucose control in young children with type 1 diabetes

Researchers shine new light on a potential target for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy

Research uncovers a possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Researchers receive PCORI funding to study the effectiveness of individualized model of hemodialysis

Free guide - Everything about renal proximal tubule cells eBook

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